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<br /> . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JULY 19, 1999 4 <br /> others that addressed high density housing; commercial activities; transportation concerns, and <br /> other State concerns incorporated in its Livable Communities Program. <br /> Mr. Brown stated that he understood the City's distrust ofMnDOT and that it was not <br /> unwarranted. However Mr. Brown expressed MnDOT's commitment to support the City in its <br /> current endeavors. <br /> After further discussion, Mayor Probst stated that the COW1cil needed to re-examine the <br /> philosophical issues as they related to the City and the region, to determine ifthe Council was in <br /> agreement with pursuing this broader picture. Mayor Probst suggested that there would be no <br /> closure on an option at this meeting, but expressed the COW1cil's appreciation of those County <br /> and MnDOT representatives in attendance. Mayor Probst further suggested that the COW1cil <br /> continue and try to finalize this discussion at a future Council Worksession, at which point they <br /> could consider options for additional studies. <br /> Mr. Tolaas stated that MnDOT was continuing its transportation study of the entire 1-35W <br /> corridor. <br /> Mr. Fritsinger asked for clarification from the City Council for Ramsey County and staff <br /> dircction regarding publieizing of an informational meeting, or just COW1cil discussion at a <br /> Worksession. <br /> . Further discussion ensued, with Mayor Probst stating that the Council needed to give this issue <br /> further consideration, and the City would contact Ramsey COW1ty and MnDOT upon completion <br /> of their study of various options. <br /> b. 2000 Budl!:et/CIP <br /> Mr. Fritsinger provided an overview and update of staffs continued work on the 2000 Budget <br /> and five year CIP. Several bench handouts were provided for COW1cil review and information. <br /> Mr. Post presented a bar graph with proposed CIP expenditures by year and by department for <br /> the years 2000 - 2004. Mr. Post then reviewed various spreadsheets and staff assumptions by <br /> department. Mr. Post requested Council comment on the specific items identified by staff for <br /> 2000 Budget consideration. <br /> Mr. Post advised that the 2000 Administration CIP Budget was driven by three major <br /> components; City Hall; a proposed Public Works/Parks maintenance facility; and cost <br /> participation in the I-35W bridge reconstruetion. <br /> Mr. Post advised that the City had not received an approved CIP from the Lake Joharma <br /> Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD) Fire Board, but it was assumed the City would be obligated <br /> to provide capital funds for bay floor resurfacing and purchase ofa Fire Marshal's vehicle in <br /> . 2000. <br /> --------- <br />